Subtract 2/35 from 56/16
1st number: 3 8/16, 2nd number: 2/35
56/16 - 2/35 is 241/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 35 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
56/16 = 56 × 35/16 × 35 = 1960/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
2/35 = 2 × 16/35 × 16 = 32/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/560 - 32/560 = 1960 - 32/560 = 1928/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 241/70
- In mixed form: 331/70
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